1954 Ford Vedette vs. 1999 Italdesign Nazca
To start off, 1999 Italdesign Nazca is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford Vedette would be higher. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 Italdesign Nazca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Italdesign Nazca (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 1954 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Italdesign Nazca should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Ford Vedette weights approximately 25 kg more than 1999 Italdesign Nazca.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1999 Italdesign Nazca (470 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 348 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1999 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Ford Vedette | 1999 Italdesign Nazca | |
| Make | Ford | Italdesign |
| Model | Vedette | Nazca |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2158 cc | 4988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2610 mm |
